For 85% of the year, our launch site boasts sunny skies and temperate weather. Thus, launch scrubs and delays due to inclement weather are reduced.
The historic El Arenosillo test range is located near Huelva, in south-west Spain (37°05’59.96” N,06°44’10.63” W). From this base, over 550 sounding rockets have been launched to date. El Arenosillo is owned and managed by INTA (National Space Authority), an institution that belongs to the Spanish Ministry of Defense. It has all the necessary equipment and facilities to support PLD Space commercial launch operations.
Launching services schedule
& pre-reservation
For a nominal flight, the time between the flight ticket procurement and flight is ONE YEAR, as shown in the mission timeline. If a different lead time is required by the user, it is possible to adapt this timeline. If this is the case, please contact PLD Space for further details.
Payload booking request
Flight ticket procurement & mission definition
Payload development
Payload integration & testing
Launch campaign
Flight